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paragraph

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈpærəˌɡræf/ · UK /ˈpærəɡrɑːf/

Forms: paragraphs

paragraph means: A group of sentences about one idea, starting on a new line.

noun

TEXT SECTIONA2

A group of sentences about one idea, starting on a new line.

  • Read the first paragraph.
  • Her essay has five paragraphs.
  • Could you add a paragraph about your family?

Common phrases: first paragraph, short paragraph, opening paragraph, paragraph of text

verb

DIVIDE TEXTC2

To divide a piece of writing into groups of sentences, each starting on a new line.

  • Please paragraph the text more clearly.
  • The editor paragraphed the long passage.
  • Students must learn to paragraph their essays well.

Common phrases: paragraph the text, paragraph an essay

Questions about paragraph

What does paragraph mean?

A group of sentences about one idea, starting on a new line.

What is paragraph in other languages?

Türkçe: paragraf · Español: párrafo · Français: paragraphe · Deutsch: Absatz · Italiano: paragrafo · 日本語: 段落

How do you pronounce paragraph?

In American English /ˈpærəˌɡræf/; in British English /ˈpærəɡrɑːf/.

How do you use paragraph in a sentence?

Read the first paragraph. Her essay has five paragraphs.

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